The Tiger Eye Art Group held an art show during the recent Mount Evelyn Street Party and managed to raise just over $6000 to support the fantastic work of the Mount Evelyn CFA.
The Presbyterian Church generously donated the use of their facilities and garden area which proved to be an ideal location on a perfect day.
The group of 31 painted a total of 54 paintings specifically for the show.
When the idea was suggested in August, its members were both enthusiastic and excited. They were thrilled that their love of painting could contribute to such a worthy organisation and provide enjoyment to others.
Through art the group have become a very close friendship group, which has allowed them to achieve this wonderful result.
Like most local organisations the CFA depends on the generosity of the community to function properly. Their ability to run fundraising events however is limited by time constraints having to maintain equipment, train personnel and carry out their firefighting duties. Public donations ease the burden on their time.
The Mount Evelyn brigade were presented with a well-known painting reflected during the Black Saturday fires, which was repainted by David Monks during a catchup after the event
Captain Rick Ventrella thanked the Tiger artist group at the presentation for their generosity and time and discussed how the brigade runs, the workload on the volunteers to keep the fire brigade at readiness to serve our town and the wider community of Victoria.
Tiger Eye art group is looking to have another art show and fundraiser online in the future.
